SAP S/4 HANA
Joshua Ruse
Application Development Associate Manager
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Driven problem-solver with an analytical and forward-looking mindset. Committed to delivering quality design through facilitating team collaboration and promoting individual growth. Proven track record for meticulous solution architecting of business needs and exceeding expectations. Passionate about the human aspect of technology transformations and its impact on business outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr. Manager - Finance BPKC Global Process Analyst
Eli Lilly
04.2023 - Current
- Bridge business + SAP technical teams to translate requirements, shape solution design, and ensure system health across S/4HANA and integrated bolt-on platforms.
- Intercompany (ICO) SME supporting major manufacturing expansion projects; supported cross-border flows, resolved system gaps, and ensured site readiness for ICO.
- Assumed AES ownership—delivered fixes, stabilized processes, and provided analytics and guidance to Global Trade Compliance during critical export operations.
- Business Implementation Lead for LillyPortal (SAP Commerce Cloud)—accelerated design, aligned business stakeholders, and guided integration with S/4 to deliver a scalable B2B platform.
Application Development Associate Manager
Accenture
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Business process mapping, requirements gathering, functional design, technical reviews, and project management deliverables
- Integration work with SAP Commerce Cloud as well as third-party platforms (EDI, API, 3PL, CRM)
- Designed complex custom Fiori development for client's sales processing needs
- Involvement in project lifecycle milestones (design, build, test, go-live, hypercare)
- Client facing with direct coordination and management of offshore counterparts
- Primary industry experience gained in Chemicals, Agriculture and Products
- SAP ECC and S/4 HANA Experience
Application Development Specialist
Accenture
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Functional configuration, design, test and build within SAP SD, LE, PP, and FI module
- Experienced with end-to-end ECC implementations, Run and Maintain efforts (support pack upgrades, team knowledge transfers), and third-party integrated planning software implementation
- Developed technical expertise through collaboration with Basis and ABAP resources
- Managed teams delivering high visibility client work within complex parallel project schedules
Application Development Senior Analyst
Accenture
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Functional testing, end-user training and support within SD, MM and WM modules
- Delivered multiple SAP implementations with leading chemicals client
- Supported regional client leadership in project management deliverables and global team coordination
Production Control and Logistics (PC&L) Analyst
BorgWarner Automotive
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed business's remanufacture core program working directly with customers to provide sales analysis and support
- Joined SAP project team for migration from legacy QAD ERP to SAP ECC
- Supported Business Process Experts and Consultants in SAP SD, LE, PP, MM and WM modules
- Facilitated requirements gathering, functional design review, UAT execution, end user training, go-live and hyper care support
- Assumed process expert role for custom application build to integrate with SAP for remanufacture core program
- Collaborated with manufacturing, warehouse and customer service users delivering training and support in both English and Spanish
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Hanover College
Hanover, IN 09.2012 - 2016.04
Skills
SAP Sales and Distribution
SAP Logistics Execution
SAP Materials Management
SAP Financial Accounting
Customer Service
ERP Implementation
Business Process Design
Project Management
Agile & Waterfall Methodology
Verbal & Written Comm
Software
Microsoft Suite
HP ALM
Jira
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Finance BPKC Global Process Analyst
Eli Lilly
04.2023 - Current
Application Development Associate Manager
Accenture
12.2021 - 04.2023
Application Development Specialist
Accenture
12.2019 - 12.2021
Application Development Senior Analyst
Accenture
07.2018 - 12.2019
Production Control and Logistics (PC&L) Analyst
BorgWarner Automotive
01.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Hanover College
09.2012 - 2016.04